Posts by John Booth

A surprisingly fun watch 👍
8/10 from a genre fan's perspective.

The opening feels a bit off, which I suspect is why it didn't resonate with everyone, but things really pick up steam later on.

Thomas Morales8 said:who’s going to foot the bill when you show up all banged up at Rebro needing help? 😁

Just to provide a bit of education here,
in these instances, the Social Security Administration covers the initial medical costs. They then turn around and seek reimbursement from the liable party based on the police report and the court ruling (even a misdemeanor charge counts if the report states you landed a punch). If the responsible person refuses to pay, a lawsuit follows—which is almost always successful—leading eventually to wage garnishment.

A minor injury might run you about 200-$167 in costs.
A broken hand could be 10-15 $0.00,
a broken fibula is 10-15 $0.00.
Hitting your head against concrete? That’s 100 $0.00 or more.
Plus interest, of course.

If you aren't lucky, you can certainly end up paying dearly.
People, please, don't fight. 🙂

I wasn't entirely sure what to expect before I pressed play, but it turned out to be a genuinely good film. 👍
Will Smith was great; he really didn't deserve all that hate he received.
Princess Jasmine was fantastic, though Aladdin felt a bit weaker, especially during the musical numbers.
All in all, it was a solid experience—they did a fine job with the production.

The film has its flaws, but it’s an enjoyable watch—I'd give it a 6/10.
The new actor delivers a strong performance, and considering their budget, the special effects are actually quite solid.

Is Lady Gaga inadvertently undermining Venom?
https://www.foxnews.com/entertainmen...a-star-is-born

I caught a screening yesterday, and I was actually quite surprised to see a packed house.
There seemed to be a significant female audience in attendance; perhaps that's due to the presence of Tom Hardy?
I watched it in 3D, though I must say, there really isn't any necessity to opt for the 3D version.

Spoilers ahead:
The film is decent; it certainly isn't as poor as many critics have been claiming.
The opening feels a bit sluggish, as if it fails to truly connect with Venom. However, the motorcycle action sequence was excellent, and the entire segment where they get acquainted is well-executed.
As for the fight against Riot, that was my least favorite part. It’s far too dark, with constant jumping movements that make it somewhat difficult to follow the choreography.

I was completely indifferent toward this at first, but I have to admit, this latest trailer really caught my attention. 👍
In fact, I might even head to the theater to see it on the big screen.

It has been quite a while since I have sat through a movie this bad.
Honestly, I just feel sorry for myself for having wasted two hours of my life.
I thought the first one was decent, the second was just okay, but this third one? It was an absolute disaster.

So, what do you all think? Is this deal actually worth it?

My expectations for this film are pretty straightforward: I just want to see massive robots going toe-to-toe with giant kaiju, and nothing else.
To be honest, I suspect it might land a couple of notches lower than the first one in terms of quality, but I’m definitely still planning to check it out.

I recently sat down to watch this, and I have to say, the movie caught me completely off guard.
I went in with zero expectations, yet I ended up being genuinely impressed by how well it turned out.
To be honest, I’ve never really been a fan of Jack Black, but he absolutely crushed it in this one.
I suspect that, by default, most gamers are going to find this quite enjoyable.

First off, I am not entirely sure if this is the right subforum for my inquiry. If the moderators feel this topic belongs elsewhere, please feel free to move it.

To get straight to the point: I have an idea for a service—potentially a website or a mobile app—but how does one actually transition from a mere concept to a finished product?
The situation is that while the conceptual framework is fully formed, I lack the technical expertise to program it myself.
Where should my first step be? Should I be searching for a business partner, or simply looking for someone to build it on my behalf? Furthermore, how can I protect my intellectual property? My fear is presenting the full concept to someone only to have them bypass me and pursue the project independently. How can I prevent such an outcome? Is a patent the appropriate route here? Can an idea even be patented? Additionally, would I need to register a legal business entity immediately?
The target market could potentially be global, though I am also considering a more specialized local niche.
Is there a specific institution or agency in the US that provides guidance on these matters?
I have attempted to research this via Google, but I have yet to find any information that truly addresses my concerns.

For a friend:

COMPONENTS

1. Case: – $608.94
2. Power Supply: – $458.04
3. Memory: – $570.15
4. Processor: – $1,659.78
5. Graphics Card: – $2,046.70
6. Motherboard: – $506.55
7. SSD: – $727.50

Can we do any better than this?
Payment will be made via credit card, so the prices listed are final.
He wants a case with some lighting to ensure it looks aesthetically pleasing.😁

You might want to take a look at this.
Check out post #600 and everything following it.

That makes sense, but am I required to handle this personally, or can someone else pick it up for me?
I'm currently working, and my old man is at home. He’s a bit worried about how he'll be able to tell everything apart—specifically, how he'll know if a particular item has actually been paid for. 😁

I ended up ordering this from AMD. Thanks to everyone for all the advice and guidance 🙏👍

How does the shipping process typically work here?
Since my workday ends at 3 PM, will I need to pick up the package in person?

Since it's an AMD build, does that mean this is the better option?
Can I also swap out the Z1 case for a Z3 model instead?

And what about using an adapter like this one?

Or would it be smarter to just plug into the DVI port on the card and use a DVI-to-VGA adapter?

If not, I'll just have to connect the monitor directly to the graphics card.😁

I just received an offer from a different shop:
http://prntscr.com/dlc7kc

Which of these two builds would be the better choice?
I am definitely placing my order tomorrow for one of them.

Oh, one more thing.
The graphics card uses HDMI, but my monitor only has a VGA port.
Does this mean I will need to purchase a new monitor as well?

Edit,
I almost forgot to mention.
The clerk at the store suggested I go with the Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 6GB instead, claiming that the Radeon RX 480 suffers from driver issues and FPS drops.
Is there any truth to his advice, or is he simply trying to sell me a more expensive card?

Timothy Kim60 said:John Booth, if you push for those pre-built systems, you might end up making a worse click
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There really is no reason to be afraid of picking your own components. Since assembly is included for free anyway, wouldn't it be better to select specific hardware to get more value without overpaying?

True, but I don't feel competent enough to pick out the parts myself.
I mean, what if I just click through various components based on price? Who knows how they will actually fit together or perform.

For example:
1 x Crucial DRAM 8GB DDR4 2133 MT/s (PC4-17000) CL15 SR
1 x xfx 480 GTR AMD Radeon RX 480 GDDR5 8GB/256bit, 1338MHz/8000MHz, PCI-E 3.0 x16, HDMI, DVI, 3xDP, DD 2X cooler LED(Double Slot), Backplate, 3+2 Warranty, Retail
1 x SSD ADATA 240GB SP550
1 x HDD Seagate Barracuda 1TB, 64MB, 7200rpm, High-Performance
1 x Zalman Z1, USB3.0 black, 2x120mm
1 x Intel Core i5-6402P (2.8GHz, 6MB, LGA1151) box
1 x MSI B150M Bazooka Plus, LGA1151, D4,S3,U3, HD
1 x Fortron Hyper 600W, 80+ - 60mj.

Total: $2225

In this configuration that Robert Rodriguez2 put together, how would it look if I upgraded the processor slightly to ensure everything runs smoothly?
And one more thing: would it be a better move to upgrade the processor or simply add another 8GB of RAM?

Well, what are your thoughts on this build:

$2.50,
It runs Windows 10,
and it includes a mouse and keyboard as a bonus.

The only downside is that it doesn't come with a standard hard drive.